Germany’s EEG reform draft and Netzpaket draw sharp industry and political criticism Germany’s EEG reform and Netzpaket drafts, softened by the Economy Ministry, face industry and Green criticism over curtailment, …
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Germany’s EEG reform ends 20-year solar feed-in guarantee, industry warns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany’s EEG reform shortens solar feed‑in guarantees, sparking industry alarm Germany’s EEG reform cuts solar feed‑in guarantees to 36 months and trims curtailment payouts, prompting industry warnings of lost investment …
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Politics
Solar subsidy cuts planned by Reiche threaten tens of thousands of jobs
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman Economy Minister Katherina Reiche Proposes Cuts to Solar Subsidies, Industry Warns of Job Losses Katherina Reiche’s proposal to cut solar subsidies and reform renewable energy support in Germany has …
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German solar subsidy cuts set to reshape household PV incentives under EEG reform Germany to curb solar subsidies from January 1, 2027, with a phased end to feed-in tariffs under …
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Business
Power grid expansion study reveals frequent negative wholesale electricity prices amid solar oversupply
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerNegative electricity prices rise as renewables flood the grid, study finds Analysis finds negative electricity prices are rising in Germany as renewables outpace demand, highlighting grid bottlenecks and urgent storage …
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German court finds rooftop solar a rental, owners bear roof wear risk
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerSolar roof rental ruled a tenancy, not a lease, by Brandenburg appeals court Brandenburg appeals court rules rooftop solar arrangements are rentals, not leases; owners bear roof-aging risk. Guidance for …
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Business
Energy Sharing starts June 1 as Germany enables neighbors to share solar power
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEnergy Sharing to Start June 1, 2026: Neighbours in Germany Can Now Form Solar Power Communities From June 1, 2026, Energy Sharing lets neighbours install and share solar power, widening …
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Asia pivots to solar for energy security, risks growing China dependence
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerAsian energy transition accelerates as Iran war chokes oil and gas supplies Asian energy transition accelerates after Iran war disrupts oil and gas flows; nations import Chinese solar panels en …
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Business
German solar installations fall 6 percent in Q1 as BSW warns on subsidy cuts
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerSolar installations in Germany fall 6% in Q1 as rooftop projects slump Solar installations in Germany fell 6% in Q1 to 3.5 GW, with rooftop capacity dropping sharply while ground-mounted …
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Solar installations in Germany fall 6 percent in Q1 as rooftop builds slump
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman solar installations slow in Q1 2026 as rooftops fall and utility-scale rises Solar installations in Germany slowed to 3.5 GW in Q1 2026, down 6% year‑on‑year, as rooftop and …